Border Patrol hosts conference on dangers of crossing border illegally

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) held a safety event Friday morning to talk about the border.

Multiple officials, including the Yuma Sector's Chief Patrol Agent Justin De La Torre, gave border updates on how recent initiatives have been effective.

CBP says 186 border arrests have been made last month, comparing to the 3,000 arrests made in May 2022.

Chief De La Torre noted how some employers have been hiring illegal labor, which led to recent human smugglings.

"Do not use criminal organizations to come here. If you do, you're risking your lives," said Chief De La Torre.